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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a bold move to address the stark underrepresentation of minorities and women in school district leadership, Southern University A&M College has established the Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, a comprehensive program aimed at preparing the next generation of K-12 educational leaders.

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LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jim Berg has transformed from a small network of college presidents into a comprehensive professional development organization supporting leaders at all levels of higher education. As the association navigates an increasingly challenging political landscape, its mission to cultivate inclusive leadership has never been more vital.

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Community College Student Leaders Selected for Prestigious DREAM Scholars Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There, they will share their educational journeys and provide valuable insights on supporting today's community college students while participating in dedicated leadership development activities. The program also welcomes its first South African scholar, Bradley Gawie from Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein.

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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Those opportunities led Howard-Baptiste to Miami University in Ohio where she earned degrees in exercise science, health promotion, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership. Howard-Baptiste currently serves as the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.

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TRIO Future Leaders Summit Ignites Passion and Purpose in First-Generation Students Nationwide

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In a week that blended policy immersion, leadership development, and the power of personal testimony, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) hosted its first-ever TRIO Future Leaders Summit (TFLS) , an initiative that brought 30 TRIO students from across the United States and its territories to the nation’s capital from April 13–17.

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Jia Osiel Appointed Chief Talent and Equity Officer at Achieving the Dream

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jia Osiel “Jia will support ATD in becoming a more equitable, inclusive and high performing non-profit modeling the expectations we hold for our colleges,” said Dr. Karen A. Osiel holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Providence University in Taiwan. Jia Osiel will become Achieving the Dream’s (ATD) chief talent and equity officer.

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Leading the Path Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nunes is determined to strengthen the foundation of California Lutheran University and increase its ability to meet the needs of students from underserved populations. Since his two-year appointment as interim president began on June 1, 2024, Nunes has immersed himself in the life of the university. Dr. John A.